acrophobia
|ac-ro-pho-bi-a|
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/ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
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/ˌæk.rəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/
fear of heights
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros,' meaning 'high,' and 'phobos,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'phobos' combined in Greek to form 'akrophobia,' which was adopted into English as 'acrophobia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of heights,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/20 04:21